Stephen R. Donaldson

Stephen Reeder Donaldson (born May 13, 1947) is an American fantasy and science fiction novelist. His works range from the conventional "space opera" style of science fiction to "sword and sorcery" fantasy.

Major Influences

Though often compared to J. R. R. Tolkien, Donaldson's stories are also strongly influenced by William Shakespeare, Mervyn Peake and the operas of Richard Wagner. The Thomas Covenant and Mordant's Need series also make use of the "alternate world" paradigm in a manner reminiscent of the Narnia books by C.S. Lewis. A notable specific influence is Roger Zelazny's Amber series, which influenced Mordant's Need.

Related Topics:
J. R. R. Tolkien - William Shakespeare - Mervyn Peake - Richard Wagner - Thomas Covenant - Mordant's Need - Narnia - C.S. Lewis - Roger Zelazny - Amber

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